Celebrating 25 years of Thinky Things!

Amos 9
THE JOY THAT WAITS

A lot of the book of Amos is about judgement and gloom, a day of disaster when God, if left to himself, would have destroyed the whole nation of Israel. But through the interceding of his prophet Amos, God concedes to leave a remnant, despite the fact they have grievously hurt him.

But wait. At the end of his doom-and-gloom prophecies, Amos concludes his message with hope. There are small glimpses of hope throughout the prophecy of Amos, but now it all comes together in a picture of salvation, restoration, plenty and joy.

Instead of drought, famine, locusts and fire, God promises so much food that the harvesters will not have time to harvest it all before it is time to plough again. Their fortunes will be restored and Israel will never again be uprooted from their land.

It is a shame to have to wait for the end of the book for this prophecy of joy, but it could have come earlier. If Israel had heeded the call to repent, the promised joy would have been theirs straight away.

Let’s not leave it to the last minute to repent and turn to God. The joy that waits could be ours right now.

May we turn fully to God this weekend.

With love in our Lord,
Robert
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Thinky Days 2025 and Thinky Things 3
The Thinky Days Diary for 2026 is due out in limited numbers in December, which will also be at about the same time as the release date of Thinky Things 3. Take a sneak preview by clicking on the pictures below. You can order yours now to avoid disappointment. Contact Robert at robert@thinkythings.com.

Thinky Things 3
Twenty-five years after Robert began writing Thinky Things, Volume 3 completes a thought for each day based on a Bible reading plan of three daily Bible readings, to read the whole Bible in a year. Robert’s selection of Thinky Things seem deceptively simple, yet are sure to challenge, stimulate, encourage and provoke everyone, from the casual Bible reader through to the more serious Bible student.
While each volume stands alone, collecting all three provides a complete companion to your year-long journey through the Bible.
This third collection of Thinky Things will continue to inspire as Robert draws out valuable and life-changing lessons from the word of God for everyone.
Let God’s word come alive—one reading, one thought, one day at a time.
Available in mid-November, God willing. Order yours now.
Thinky Days 2026 is jam packed with space to write your own favourite verses, prayers, questions, meditations, or even to-do lists with a full page for every day of the year – even Sundays! But there is so much more to a Thinky Days Diary than a blank page for each day. You will find:
A Thinky Thing for each Sunday
Daily Bible readings for each day
An inspirational meditation verse for every day
Significant days and Jewish feast days noted
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A5 size for convenience
Ribbon marker to find your place
 
You have read Thinky Things, received the emails, and viewed them on Facebook, on the Daily Readings site, and in many other places. Now you have the place and opportunity to record your own personal thoughts, prayers, questions and answers from God’s word as you read it.
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Celebrating 25 years of Thinky Things!